Calendar of Events

Anticipate the possibilities that each new day brings at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Fill your days and nights at this prestigious Southern California luxury hotel with excursions, themed events, culinary classes, fine dining and more. Indulge in as much or as little as you please. The choice is yours. Explore the infinite possibilities that pervade this award-winning luxury resort in Southern California – inside and out.

Oceanfront Yoga

Daily; 9 a.m.

Yoga teaches students how to breathe well, stretch the body and relax, producing an overall heart-healthy workout. The various poses are designed to gently stretch muscles and enhance relaxation. Regular yoga workouts lower blood pressure, help relieve arthritis and headache pain, lower stress and help with sleeping problems. Complimentary for Resort Guests.

Live Acoustical Guitar Music

Tuesday through Saturday evenings; 6 to 9 p.m.

Musician Ryan Heflin performs on 180blu. His musical style is beachy, bluesy and soulful – a tribute to the beauty of Southern California.

Garden Tour

Daily; 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Discover organic gardening beds with herbs, fruits, and vegetables hand-picked by The Ritz-Carlton’s executive chef on this complimentary hour-long tour. You will also get the chance to explore the native species of plants that have thrived on this unique landscape for thousands of years.

Connect the Dots

Daily; 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Examine sustainable materials and environmental practices in the Eco-Adventure Center. Explore what you can do to reduce our impact on Mother Earth. Brainstorm innovative ways to protect our planet on our life-sized game board.

Easter Brunch

Sunday, April 5, 2015; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join us for the Easter Brunch in The Pavilions with seatings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children will enjoy a cookie decorating station and the Easter Bunny will certainly hop by. Our oversized eggs will be presented on the front lawn as well.

Art of the Craft Experience with Galerie Moderne

April 3, 2015; 6 to 9 p.m.

Club Lounge guests have the opportunity to dive deeper into the Galerie Moderne exhibit: The Paris of Toulouse-Lautrec: Prints, Posters, and Lithography. Join Galerie Moderne in a unique educational experience about the colorful life and work of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Galerie Moderne

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

See original works from the great masters on display in the grand hallway off the main lobby.

Live Acoustical Guitar Music

Tuesday through Saturday evenings; 6 to 9 p.m.

Musician Ryan Heflin performs on 180blu. His musical style is beachy, bluesy and soulful – a tribute to the beauty of Southern California.

Oceanfront Yoga

Daily; 9 a.m.

Yoga teaches students how to breathe well, stretch the body and relax, producing an overall heart-healthy workout. The various poses are designed to gently stretch muscles and enhance relaxation. Regular yoga workouts lower blood pressure, help relieve arthritis and headache pain, lower stress and help with sleeping problems. Complimentary for Resort Guests.

Garden Tour

Daily; 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Discover organic gardening beds with herbs, fruits, and vegetables hand-picked by The Ritz-Carlton’s executive chef on this complimentary hour-long tour. You will also get the chance to explore the native species of plants that have thrived on this unique landscape for thousands of years.

Connect the Dots

Daily; 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Examine sustainable materials and environmental practices in the Eco-Adventure Center. Explore what you can do to reduce our impact on Mother Earth. Brainstorm innovative ways to protect our planet on our life-sized game board.

Galerie Moderne

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday May 7, 8, and 9 Thursday, Friday and Saturday May 21, 22, and 23

See original works from the great masters on display in the grand hallway off the main lobby.

Yappy Hour

Thursday, May 14, 2015; 5 to 8 p.m.

Follow Fido to Yappy Hour, a monthly cocktail party for canines and their companions held on The Dana Lawn. Pooches, hounds and pups enjoy complimentary hand-made dog biscuits and lapping up refreshing libations, thanks to bacon, chicken, cheese, beef and liver flavored water, while their companions can purchase burgers, brews and wines. Proceeds from Yappy Hour benefit the Wounded Veteran's Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence.

Give Back Getaway

May 25, 2015 - September 7, 2015

From Memorial Day and Labor Day, guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel can participate in the Fishing for Second Harvest program, a day of sport fishing off the coast of Dana Point. The sport fishing excursion includes live bait and frozen squid, conventional rod rental with tackle pack, and a one-day California State Fishing License. The cost is $75 per adult and $50 per child (3 to 12). At the conclusion of the trip, all of the fish the guests caught are cleaned and donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.

$75 per adult and $50 per child (3 to 12)

Oceanfront Yoga

Daily; 9 a.m.

Yoga teaches students how to breathe well, stretch the body and relax, producing an overall heart-healthy workout. The various poses are designed to gently stretch muscles and enhance relaxation. Regular yoga workouts lower blood pressure, help relieve arthritis and headache pain, lower stress and help with sleeping problems. Complimentary for Resort Guests.

Live Acoustical Guitar Music

Tuesday through Saturday evenings; 6 to 9 p.m.

Musician Ryan Heflin performs on 180blu. His musical style is beachy, bluesy and soulful – a tribute to the beauty of Southern California.

Galerie Moderne

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

See original works from the great masters on display in the grand hallway off the main lobby.

Yappy Hour

Thursday, June 11, 2015; 5 to 8 p.m.

Follow Fido to Yappy Hour, a monthly cocktail party for canines and their companions held on The Dana Lawn. Pooches, hounds and pups enjoy complimentary hand-made dog biscuits and lapping up refreshing libations, thanks to bacon, chicken, cheese, beef and liver flavored water, while their companions can purchase burgers, brews and wines. Proceeds from Yappy Hour benefit the Wounded Veteran's Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence.

Art of the Craft Experience with Galerie Moderne

June 12, 2015; 6 to 9 p.m.

Club Lounge guests have the opportunity to dive deeper into the Galerie Moderne exhibit: The Paris of Toulouse-Lautrec: Prints, Posters, and Lithography. Join Galerie Moderne in a unique educational experience about the colorful life and work of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Give Back Getaway

May 25, 2015 - September 7, 2015

From Memorial Day and Labor Day, guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel can participate in the Fishing for Second Harvest program, a day of sport fishing off the coast of Dana Point. The sport fishing excursion includes live bait and frozen squid, conventional rod rental with tackle pack, and a one-day California State Fishing License. The cost is $75 per adult and $50 per child (3 to 12). At the conclusion of the trip, all of the fish the guests caught are cleaned and donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.

$75 per adult and $50 per child (3 to 12)

Live Acoustical Guitar Music

Tuesday through Saturday evenings; 6 to 9 p.m.

Musician Ryan Heflin performs on 180blu. His musical style is beachy, bluesy and soulful – a tribute to the beauty of Southern California.

Oceanfront Yoga

Daily; 9 a.m.

Yoga teaches students how to breathe well, stretch the body and relax, producing an overall heart-healthy workout. The various poses are designed to gently stretch muscles and enhance relaxation. Regular yoga workouts lower blood pressure, help relieve arthritis and headache pain, lower stress and help with sleeping problems. Complimentary for Resort Guests.

Galerie Moderne

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

See original works from the great masters on display in the grand hallway off the main lobby.

Yappy Hour

Thursday, July 9, 2015; 5 to 8 p.m.

Follow Fido to Yappy Hour, a monthly cocktail party for canines and their companions held on The Dana Lawn. Pooches, hounds and pups enjoy complimentary hand-made dog biscuits and lapping up refreshing libations, thanks to bacon, chicken, cheese, beef and liver flavored water, while their companions can purchase burgers, brews and wines. Proceeds from Yappy Hour benefit the Wounded Veteran's Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence.

Give Back Getaway

May 25, 2015 - September 7, 2015

From Memorial Day and Labor Day, guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel can participate in the Fishing for Second Harvest program, a day of sport fishing off the coast of Dana Point. The sport fishing excursion includes live bait and frozen squid, conventional rod rental with tackle pack, and a one-day California State Fishing License. The cost is $75 per adult and $50 per child (3 to 12). At the conclusion of the trip, all of the fish the guests caught are cleaned and donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.

$75 per adult and $50 per child (3 to 12)

Live Acoustical Guitar Music

Tuesday through Saturday evenings; 6 to 9 p.m.

Musician Ryan Heflin performs on 180blu. His musical style is beachy, bluesy and soulful – a tribute to the beauty of Southern California.

Oceanfront Yoga

Daily; 9 a.m.

Yoga teaches students how to breathe well, stretch the body and relax, producing an overall heart-healthy workout. The various poses are designed to gently stretch muscles and enhance relaxation. Regular yoga workouts lower blood pressure, help relieve arthritis and headache pain, lower stress and help with sleeping problems. Complimentary for Resort Guests.

Galerie Moderne

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

See original works from the great masters on display in the grand hallway off the main lobby.

Yappy Hour

Thursday, August 13, 2015; 5 to 8 p.m.

Follow Fido to Yappy Hour, a monthly cocktail party for canines and their companions held on The Dana Lawn. Pooches, hounds and pups enjoy complimentary hand-made dog biscuits and lapping up refreshing libations, thanks to bacon, chicken, cheese, beef and liver flavored water, while their companions can purchase burgers, brews and wines. Proceeds from Yappy Hour benefit the Wounded Veteran's Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence.

Give Back Getaway

May 25, 2015 - September 7, 2015

From Memorial Day and Labor Day, guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel can participate in the Fishing for Second Harvest program, a day of sport fishing off the coast of Dana Point. The sport fishing excursion includes live bait and frozen squid, conventional rod rental with tackle pack, and a one-day California State Fishing License. The cost is $75 per adult and $50 per child (3 to 12). At the conclusion of the trip, all of the fish the guests caught are cleaned and donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.

$75 per adult and $50 per child (3 to 12)

Live Acoustical Guitar Music

Tuesday through Saturday evenings; 6 to 9 p.m.

Musician Ryan Heflin performs on 180blu. His musical style is beachy, bluesy and soulful – a tribute to the beauty of Southern California.

Oceanfront Yoga

Daily; 9 a.m.

Yoga teaches students how to breathe well, stretch the body and relax, producing an overall heart-healthy workout. The various poses are designed to gently stretch muscles and enhance relaxation. Regular yoga workouts lower blood pressure, help relieve arthritis and headache pain, lower stress and help with sleeping problems. Complimentary for Resort Guests.

Galerie Moderne

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

See original works from the great masters on display in the grand hallway off the main lobby.

Yappy Hour

Thursday, September 10, 2015; 5 to 8 p.m.

Follow Fido to Yappy Hour, a monthly cocktail party for canines and their companions held on The Dana Lawn. Pooches, hounds and pups enjoy complimentary hand-made dog biscuits and lapping up refreshing libations, thanks to bacon, chicken, cheese, beef and liver flavored water, while their companions can purchase burgers, brews and wines. Proceeds from Yappy Hour benefit the Wounded Veteran's Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence.

Give Back Getaway

May 25, 2015 - September 7, 2015

From Memorial Day and Labor Day, guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel can participate in the Fishing for Second Harvest program, a day of sport fishing off the coast of Dana Point. The sport fishing excursion includes live bait and frozen squid, conventional rod rental with tackle pack, and a one-day California State Fishing License. The cost is $75 per adult and $50 per child (3 to 12). At the conclusion of the trip, all of the fish the guests caught are cleaned and donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.

$75 per adult and $50 per child (3 to 12)

Oceanfront Yoga

Daily; 9 a.m.

Yoga teaches students how to breathe well, stretch the body and relax, producing an overall heart-healthy workout. The various poses are designed to gently stretch muscles and enhance relaxation. Regular yoga workouts lower blood pressure, help relieve arthritis and headache pain, lower stress and help with sleeping problems. Complimentary for Resort Guests.

Live Acoustical Guitar Music

Tuesday through Saturday evenings; 6 to 9 p.m.

Musician Ryan Heflin performs on 180blu. His musical style is beachy, bluesy and soulful – a tribute to the beauty of Southern California.

Taco Tuesday

Tuesdays; 6 to 9 p.m.

Enjoy a selection of Raya-style tacos on 180blu.

Garden Tour

Daily; 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Discover organic gardening beds with herbs, fruits, and vegetables hand-picked by The Ritz-Carlton’s executive chef on this complimentary hour-long tour. You will also get the chance to explore the native species of plants that have thrived on this unique landscape for thousands of years.

Connect the Dots

Daily; 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Examine sustainable materials and environmental practices in the Eco-Adventure Center. Explore what you can do to reduce our impact on Mother Earth. Brainstorm innovative ways to protect our planet on our life-sized game board.

Galerie Moderne

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

See original works from the great masters on display in the grand hallway off the main lobby.

Yappy Howl-O-Ween

Thursday, October 29, 2015; 4 to 7 p.m.

Canines and their companions are invited for tricks and treats in celebration of Howl-O-Ween. This seasonal Yappy Hour celebration is a chance for pups to strut their stuff in their favorite costume. A panel of judges will determine which canine will take home the prize in the costume categories of Scariest, Funniest, Most Glamorous and, of course, Best in Show. First place prize in each category is a hand-painted dog bowl by Debby Carman of Faux Paws Productions. Cost to enter the costume contest is $10 per canine.

Oceanfront Yoga

Daily; 9 a.m.

Yoga teaches students how to breathe well, stretch the body and relax, producing an overall heart-healthy workout. The various poses are designed to gently stretch muscles and enhance relaxation. Regular yoga workouts lower blood pressure, help relieve arthritis and headache pain, lower stress and help with sleeping problems. Complimentary for Resort Guests.

Garden Tour

Daily; 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Discover organic gardening beds with herbs, fruits, and vegetables hand-picked by The Ritz-Carlton’s executive chef on this complimentary hour-long tour. You will also get the chance to explore the native species of plants that have thrived on this unique landscape for thousands of years.

Connect the Dots

Daily; 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Examine sustainable materials and environmental practices in the Eco-Adventure Center. Explore what you can do to reduce our impact on Mother Earth. Brainstorm innovative ways to protect our planet on our life-sized game board.

In celebration of the season of giving, we are collecting canned goods, non-perishable items, toys, books and stuffed animals to be donated to local charities. In return, we will present you with the gift of our Anniversary Card that provides fifteen percent off in our restaurants, spa and retail shop, as well as complimentary day valet parking.

Galerie Moderne

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

See original works from the great masters on display in the grand hallway off the main lobby.

The Diamond Ball

Saturday, November 7, 2015

The resort is proud to host The Diamond Ball, an evening of inspiration committed to saving lives. The mission of The Diamond Ball is to raise funds for animal charities that save lives. The evening includes a silent and live auction, a four-course dinner presented by the resort’s Executive Chef, and music and dancing. The evening also includes The Diamond Drop, an opportunity where guests can donate gems and jewelry in support of the cause. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.

Oceanfront Yoga

Daily; 9 a.m.

Yoga teaches students how to breathe well, stretch the body and relax, producing an overall heart-healthy workout. The various poses are designed to gently stretch muscles and enhance relaxation. Regular yoga workouts lower blood pressure, help relieve arthritis and headache pain, lower stress and help with sleeping problems. Complimentary for Resort Guests.

Garden Tour

Daily; 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Discover organic gardening beds with herbs, fruits, and vegetables hand-picked by The Ritz-Carlton’s executive chef on this complimentary hour-long tour. You will also get the chance to explore the native species of plants that have thrived on this unique landscape for thousands of years.

Connect the Dots

Daily; 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Examine sustainable materials and environmental practices in the Eco-Adventure Center. Explore what you can do to reduce our impact on Mother Earth. Brainstorm innovative ways to protect our planet on our life-sized game board.

The Diamond Ball Saturday, November 7, 2015 The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is proud to host The Diamond Ball, an evening of inspiration committed to saving lives. The mission of The Diamond Ball is to raise funds for animal charities that save lives. The evening includes a silent and live auction, a four-course dinner presented by the resort’s Executive Chef, and music and dancing. The evening also includes The Diamond Drop, an opportunity where guests can donate gems and jewelry in support of the cause. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets. Proceeds will go to support the Wounded Veterans Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence.

Yappy Hour 5 to 8 p.m. Follow Fido to Yappy Hour, a monthly cocktail party for canines and their companions held on The Dana Lawn. Pooches, hounds and pups enjoy complimentary hand-made dog biscuits and lapping up refreshing libations, thanks to bacon, chicken, cheese, beef and liver flavored water, while their companions can purchase burgers, brews and wines. Proceeds from the 2015 Yappy Hour season will go to the Wounded Veterans Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence

Thursday, May 14

Thursday, June 11

Thursday, July 9

Thursday, August 13

Thursday, September 10

Yappy Howl-O-Ween Thursday, October 29 / 4 to 7 p.m. Canines and their companions are invited for tricks and treats in celebration of Howl-O-Ween. This seasonal Yappy Hour celebration is a chance for pups to strut their stuff in their favorite costume. A panel of judges will determine which canine will take home the prize in the costume categories of Scariest, Funniest, Most Glamorous and, of course, Best in Show. First place prize in each category is a hand-painted dog bowl by Debby Carman of Faux Paws Productions. Cost to enter the costume contest is $10 per canine.

Yappy Howl-iday Sunday, December 6, 2015 / 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa Claus will make a special appearance for the Yappy Howl-iday Celebration. This festive gathering of canines and their companions provides Fido with the opportunity to be photographed with the “Big Dog” himself – Santa Claus. Photos can be purchased for $15. In keeping with the resort’s Season of Giving, guests are asked to bring unopened canned or dry dog food, treats or dog toys to be donated to an animal rescue organization.